Allium Atropurpureum
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Two of my favourite colours - crimson and purple - combined in one allium flower. I love the chunky showiness of Allium atropurpureum. It's one of the newer varities which have really stood out and its chunky stems make it perfect for cutting. Atropurpureum's seed heads also make a great feature when left in the garden.
Perfect for pollinators

Genus: Allium
Variety atropurpureum
Type: Deciduous
Soil Type: Well-drained but fertile, add grit on heavy soils
Site: Full sun
Height: H. 60-90cm (2-3ft)
Spacing: Plant 15cm deep, 20cm apart.
Hardiness: Hardy
Care tips: Remember these are very perennial so plant them somewhere permanent. Removing the tatty foliage doesn't appear to affect the bulbs.
Flowers: ❀June and July
For the vase: Add a drop of bleach to the water to minimise the oniony smell or change the water regularly. They will look good for up to 2 weeks without rearranging

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